Which Exam to Take?

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Series 63, Series 65 Or Series 66?
We'll help you clarify which exam you should take.

 

NASD Exam prerequisites

Here is a link to the NASD site showing the prerequisites for the NASD series exams…

NASD - Registration & Qualifications - NASD Registration and ...
The Series 7 is a corequisite exam that needs to be successfully completed in addition to the Series 66 exam before a candidate can register with a state. ...

Explanation of Series 63 from NASAA

Here is a page on the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) site that has links to a study guide, an overview of the exam and an outline of the Uniform Securities Act.

NASAA Series 63 Breakdown

From NASAA....

Series 63
The Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination was developed by NASAA in cooperation with representatives of the securities industry and industry associations. The examination, called the Series 63 exam, is designed to qualify candidates as securities agents. The examination covers the principles of state securities regulation reflected in the Uniform Securities Act (with the amendments adopted by NASAA and rules prohibiting dishonest and unethical business practices). The examination is intended to provide a basis for state securities administrators to determine an applicant's knowledge and understanding of state law and regulations.

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Series 63 Info and Tips

There is an excellent article about the Series 63 exam at Investopedia's site. The article discusses who should take the exam, the history behind the exam and where it came from, along with the makeup of the exam and some strategies for passing it.

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